Here is a Lionel 456 Vintage O Operating Coal Ramp, Controller & 3456 Operating Hopper Car from 1950-55. The coal ramp allows you to back a 3456 or other operating hopper car up the ramp couple it with the coupler at the top of the ramp and then uncouple the car from the rest of the train. Then there is a 3rd button on the controller to unload the coal through the hatches on the bottom of the 3456 car, just like the real ones! The 456 can also be used in conjunction with the 397 Coal Loader. For this it requires the maroon plastic transfer bin and two mounting posts. With this the coal that is unloaded from a 3456 type hopper on the 456 ramp is transferred directly into the 397. The ramp measures 35 inches long x 7 inches tall x 3 1/2 inches wide. The hopper features die-cast metal trucks, operating knuckle couplers, and metal wheels and axles.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The wheels show signs of wear. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. There are light nicks, scratches, and spots of surface rust on this item. The wires/cords on the ramp are broken. The controller no longer has its cords. There is tape/tape residue on the ramp from the previous owner. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-5)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 456
Years Manufactured: 1950 – 1955
Road Name: **** No Road Name

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Accessories

The SKU for this item is 5855500.

Product Id: 11424357